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Government Agencies
YOUR LABOR CONTRACT PROTECTS YOU ON THE JOB AND SO DO STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS Your Contract is written to protect and preserve your rights on the job. State and Federal Laws are also written to make sure you are protected in the workplace. DON'T LET YOUR RIGHTS BE VIOLATED! REPORT VIOLATIONS TO YOUR BUSINESS AGENT OR THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LISTED BELOW You Have a Right to Minimum Wage and Overtime You Have a Right to a Safe Work Environment, Safety Training and Information Contact the local office of Cal OSHA (State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety & Health Administration). You Have a Right to Worker's Compensation and Paid Medical Care if Injured on the Job Request a copy of Teamsters Local 572 Workers Compensation Handbook or contact the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Industrial Accidents at (800) 736-7401. You May Have a Right to Disability Benefits if Unable to Work for up to One Year Due to Illness or Pregnancy Contact the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) in your area. You May Have a Right to Unemployment Insurance Benefits if You Lose Your Job For Disability Benefits and Unemployment Insurance, contact the local office of the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD). |
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